COISTRIL

Etymology

Noun

coistril (plural coistrils)

(obsolete) An inferior groom or lad employed by an esquire to carry the knight's arms and other necessaries; a coistrel.

(obsolete) A mean, paltry fellow; a coward.

Synonyms

• (paltry fellow): see coward and villain

Anagrams

• clitoris

Source: Wiktionary


Cois"tril, n. Etym: [Prob. from OF. coustillier groom or lad. Cf. Custrel.]

1. An inferior groom or lad employed by an esquire to carry the knight's arms and other necessaries. [Written also coistrel.]

2. A mean, paltry fellow; a coward. [Obs.] Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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